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Frosted Grapes

Frosted Grapes are a staple in our home. They are a quick snack and simple way to help with any sweet craving I might be having and the secret is JELLO.

When I first tried out this recipe I was a skeptic. I mean, WHO in their right mind would cover rapes with powdered jello mix and freeze them? The good news is they taste a lot like sour patch kids which happens to be high on my list of favorite candies. The first bite is a little tart and sour but by the end you’ve got a nice sweet finish.

We stick to one basic method which includes green grapes and lime jello. The flavors seem to pair nicely together but I’m sure you could mix and match creating countless combinations. I think we’ve even tried the sugar free JELL-O and couldn’t even tell a difference. You can’t go wrong with a snack that’s only two ingredients and not too unhealthy. The kid gives these two thumbs waaaaay up and always gets excited when he sees them in the freezer.

You’ll want to start by removing the fruit from the stem and washing them in a colander. Don’t worry about getting them too dry since the water is going to help keep the Jello powder stuck onto each one.

Toss the two ingredients into a large Ziploc bag, make sure it’s closed good and tight, and give it a shake.

It is that simple. In under five minutes you will have these babies ready for the freezer. I like to put them in an air tight container before I place them in the freezer to give them a little extra protection from freezer burn. One or two always help with my sweet cravings but my little guy likes a small bowl full. We see more of these during the summer months but occasionally they make an appearance in the fall.

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I just saw your link at TT&J’ party and soooo glad I did. I was just looking for a healthy “cold” snack for my son for hot days. This is perfect! He loves grapes and the potential for different flavors of jello is awesome. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to have to pin this so I’ll remember it.

I actually have something similar, you take an apple, peel, core it and slice. Then sprinkle some strawberry jello on it place in refrigerator and presto! You have a snack. You can use sugar free jello too. I also have taken a fresh pineapple, cored it and cut chunks. I sprinkled strawberry jello, put it in the fridge and it will make a glaze. I use those frilly toothpicks and have a great snack for the pool, birthday and anytime. Thanks for the grape idea!

I love these! I made these for St. Patty’s Day, for my coworkers. They turned out great!! My boys love them, as well. It is nice to be able to give them something semi-healthy, and tasty since they both have MAJOR sweet tooths!